Yoder. --- William Emery, oldest son of John Y. and Rebecca (Swartzendruber) Yoder, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Oct. 11, 1886; passed away at his home in Wellman, Iowa, Feb. 13, 1950; aged 63 y. 4 m. 2 d. He was united in marriage to Anna Schlatter, of Wayland, Iowa, on Dec. 2, 1908. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Mennonite Church, to which he remained faithful until death. For a number of years he was an active worker as a teacher in the primary department of the Sunday school. He especially enjoyed singing with the children. Having been in failing health the last number of years, he died as the result of a stroke. Prior to his passing he called all his grandchildren to his bedside and expressed to them his deep concern for their spiritual welfare. His parents and one brother (Lloyd) preceded him in death. Surviving are his companion, one son (Paul, Parnell, Iowa), one daughter (Ethel-Mrs. Raymond Troyer, Kalona, Iowa), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Jay, Kalona), and one sister (Ethel-Mrs. Irving Bender, Wellman, Iowa). Funeral services were held at the Wellman Mennonite Church Feb. 16, in charge of George S. Miller, Max Yoder, and D. J. Fisher. Burial was made in the West Union Cemetery.
Yoder. --- William Emery, oldest son of John Y. and Rebecca (Swartzendruber) Yoder, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Oct. 11, 1886; passed away at his home in Wellman, Iowa, Feb. 13, 1950; aged 63 y. 4 m. 2 d. He was united in marriage to Anna Schlatter, of Wayland, Iowa, on Dec. 2, 1908. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Mennonite Church, to which he remained faithful until death. For a number of years he was an active worker as a teacher in the primary department of the Sunday school. He especially enjoyed singing with the children. Having been in failing health the last number of years, he died as the result of a stroke. Prior to his passing he called all his grandchildren to his bedside and expressed to them his deep concern for their spiritual welfare. His parents and one brother (Lloyd) preceded him in death. Surviving are his companion, one son (Paul, Parnell, Iowa), one daughter (Ethel-Mrs. Raymond Troyer, Kalona, Iowa), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Jay, Kalona), and one sister (Ethel-Mrs. Irving Bender, Wellman, Iowa). Funeral services were held at the Wellman Mennonite Church Feb. 16, in charge of George S. Miller, Max Yoder, and D. J. Fisher. Burial was made in the West Union Cemetery.
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